irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $4KSUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT INCLUDES BUS PASSES, CHILD ENRICHMENT, DRUG SCREENS, BACKGROUND CHECKS, VOLUNTEER EXPENSES, AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES.
- #2 $7KRENT AND UTILITIES OF SMALL SPACE FOR GROUP MEETINGS, TRAINING, CASE MANAGEMENT,ORGANIZING OF DONATED ITEMS FOR INCENTIVES, JOB SEARCH AND COACHING, COMPUTER ACCESS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Bridge Boutique
Organizes and sorts donations for families in the program.
Child Enrichment Ministry
Provides care and support for children who have experienced homelessness.
Life Skills Programming
Offers evening classes and training to help mothers develop skills for stability and self-sufficiency.
One Church One Family
A program partnering homeless single mothers and their children with church-based mentoring groups (8-12 mentors) who provide emotional, social, and spiritual support, help with moving, transportation to church, and fun outings.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 2 activities
- Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program ParticipationParticipates in the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program as a Qualifying Charitable Organization, allowing donors to receive tax credits for contributions.
- Arizona Charitable Tax Credit participationParticipates in the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program as a Qualifying Charitable Organization, enabling donors to receive state tax credits for contributions.
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Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 2 activities
- Case Management ServicesProvides individualized case management services to program participants to help them set and achieve both short-term and long-term goals, guiding them towards self-sufficiency.
- Case management and goal-setting supportProvides case management services to help program participants set and achieve short-term and long-term personal and financial goals.
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Job Readiness Training 2 activities
- Employment and financial independence trainingOffers vocational training and skills development for full-time employment, along with financial literacy programming that supports building credit, establishing savings accounts, and achieving financial independence.
- Vocational and Financial Training for Program ParticipantsOffers training in skills necessary for maintaining full-time employment, establishing a savings account, and building healthy credit. Graduates of the program leave with a job, a savings account, vocational training, and affordable housing, promoting financial independence.
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General Volunteer Support Services 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitmentShares volunteer opportunities through VolunteerMatch.org to engage community support for its programs.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Community Engagement and Fundraising EventsOrganizes community events such as "Hope on Fire!" to celebrate and support homeless single mothers, featuring food, vendors, kids' activities, and music. The organization also hosts open house events to engage the community.
- Community engagement and celebration eventsOrganizes community events such as "Hope on Fire!"—a celebration featuring food, vendors, children's activities, and music—to support and uplift homeless single mothers. Also hosted open house events on March 20 and March 21.
- Emergency and crisis support servicesDelivers emergency services, crisis intervention, food, clothing, and counseling (both group and one-to-one) to families participating in the program.
- Graduate recognition and纪念 itemsRecognizes program graduates with commemorative items such as lockets and professional photography sessions, which are gifted to the mothers and their children.
- Safe housing for homeless single mothersProvides safe, stable housing to homeless single mothers and their children in the Phoenix area, with support for those who have previously experienced homelessness. Housing is offered when openings are available.
- Transitional Housing and Support for Homeless Single MothersProvides safe, stable housing and comprehensive support services, including emergency services, crisis intervention, group and one-to-one counseling, food, and clothing, to homeless single mothers and their children in the Phoenix area. The program aims to prepare mothers for independence through work-based programming and skill development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$195K
Contributions & grants$148K76%
Program service revenue$21K11%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$197K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$77K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$139K
Cash$141K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$139K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Seiser | Executive Director | 40 | $54K |
board members · 7
- Cheri Bjornsrud — Board Treasurer
- Evogene Stephens — Board Secretary
- Jane Kilburn — Board Member
- Keith Wollaver — Board Member
- Pat Thurston — Board Member
- Steve Hoffman — Board Chairman
- Trey Garrett — Board Vice Chairman
relationships · 21
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Recognized by the state as a Qualifying Charitable Organization under Arizona's tax credit program.
- Bethany Bible Church Partner — Hosts B2H Dinners on the first Thursday of each month.
- Color Copies Phoenix LLC Partner — Recommended by The Bridge to Hope for business cards, flyers, or brochures, with potential for donations if referred.
- Faith Bible Church Partner — A church partner sponsoring a Bridge mother and encouraging members to join the mentoring team.
- Faith Bible Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
- First Southern Baptist Church Scottsdale Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
- Fry's Food Store Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards Program, allowing customers to link their VIP card for donations.
- GoFundMe for Charities Partner — Approved organization on GoFundMe, allowing individuals to create Certified Charity campaigns to raise funds.
- La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
- La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church Partner — One of the first church partners in the Valley to support young mothers in crisis.
- Mary Solberg Photography Partner — Donates time to take professional photos of "Bridge Moms" and their children, providing collages to the mothers and photos for the organization's marketing.
- NextWorld Media Partner — Receives creative work for sharing its ministry from NextWorld Media.
- Nextdoor Partner — Partners with Nextdoor's "Sell for Good" program to enable neighbors to fundraise by selling items and donating proceeds.
- Orangewood Community Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
- Origami Owl Partner — Regina Morgan, a designer for Origami Owl, provides lockets to "Bridge Graduates."
- Phoenix Bible Church Partner — Church partner supporting The Bridge to Hope through donations or participation in ministry activities.
- Vista (formerly First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale) Partner — A church partner that welcomes Bridge Moms and shares in the "Kingdom Work" with their community.
- Vista Church Partner — Hosted the "Hope on Fire" event.
- Vista Church Partner — Hosts the "Hope on Fire" event.
- VolunteerMatch.org Partner — Shares volunteer opportunities on the platform.
- eBay for Charities Partner — Utilizes the eBay for Charity platform to receive donations from shoppers and sellers.